A 41-year-old woman was found dead in her Batu Pahat home, with her boyfriend discovered injured beside her and remanded for murder.
BATU PAHAT: Police have confirmed the discovery of a local woman’s body at a house in Taman Damai, believed to have been murdered.
The 41-year-old victim, who worked at a supermarket, was found lifeless on a bed after a raid on the rented house.
Batu Pahat District Police Chief ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the discovery was made around 12:30 am following concerns from her family, who had been unable to contact her for three days.
The fire department was called to break down the door, which was locked from the inside.
“Also found was a 44-year-old man, believed to be the victim’s boyfriend, lying on the bed next to her in critical condition with slash wounds to his neck and wrists,” he said in a statement.
Initial investigations suggest the man committed a criminal act resulting in the victim’s death before allegedly injuring himself.
“We do not rule out the possibility that the suspect intended to commit suicide,” Shahrulanuar added.
Police are still investigating the motive behind the incident.
The suspect has been remanded for seven days for further inves
